The Government has previously expressed support for the idea of supporting marriage through the tax system. Among the possible rationales for such a policy is a belief that having married parents, as opposed to cohabiting parents, improves children’s cognitive or social development.
Brits are treading warily with their finances when they decide to cohabit with a new partner, new research from online bank first direct has revealed. The findings show that for the majority, financial commitment is not on the agenda with couples keeping their distance in their money and property arrangements.
